Why the parent pledge is much more than a gimmick Many – even most – schools may already be doing it, but that takes nothing away from the government’s parental engagement pledge, writes Jonathan Simons
Research: What does inclusion mean to those who experience it? Decision makers at all levels should be mindful that there are two competing and complimentary definitions of inclusion, writes Anthomy Maher
White paper: Lack of flexibility could set councils back Many of the white paper’s proposals mirror what we already do, write Kindy Sandhu and Kirston Nelson, but needless change to systems could hinder our progress
White paper: A new era for local authorities and collaboration? The ambitions for local authorities and a more collaborative system are a bold vision but many obstacles must be overcome to deliver it, writes Seamus Murphy
White paper: All rhetoric and no solutions All the ambitious vocabulary in the world couldn’t hide this document’s failure to grasp the real problems facing schools, writes Mary Bousted
The week that will shape Nadhim Zahawi’s legacy This week’s DfE publications will shape how the education secretary is remembered, writes Yvonne Williams, so let’s hope he’s learned the right lessons from his predecessors
Randstad: Reducing catch-up challenge to a political football is wrong The delivery of NTP has come with challenges, but we are committed to growing the programme, writes Karen Guthrie
Covid has raised new barriers for pupils in greatest need New national attainment data shows the impact of the pandemic on primary school children has not been evenly spread, writes Stephan Nicholls
The online safety bill will do little to protect children Children appear to have been altogether ignored in the drafting of this bill and there’s little evidence it’ll make them any safer, writes Jen Persson